It is used to treat patients with depression and/or anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorders that can be treated with this medication include: generalized anxiety disorder (a general feeling of extreme tension and anxiety), panic disorder (panic attacks, including agoraphobia, fear of open spaces), obsessive-compulsive disorder (obsessions, recurring thoughts with uncontrollable behaviors), social anxiety disorder (fear of social situations) and post-traumatic stress disorder (anxiety due to a past traumatic event).
Take this medication at the dose and for the duration recommended by your doctor.
This medication may make tamoxifen (used to treat fertility problems and breast cancer) less effective if taken together.
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before starting this medication if you are taking tamoxifen. Your doctor may switch you to another antidepressant.
Speak to your doctor if you have a history of epilepsy (convulsions), seizures, or episodes of epilepsy, or if you have a history of manic episodes (excessive thoughts or behavior).
Talk to your doctor before starting this medication if you have liver, heart, or kidney problems.
Paroxetine hydrochloride
Paroxetine hydrochloride 10 mg
30 tablets
coated tablets